1. A square plate having one of its side equal to 3m is immerse in a water surface in a vertical position such that the two edges of the square would be horizontal in order that the center of pressure shall be 8cm. from the center of gravity. a. How far below the water surface should the upper plate be submerged? b. What is the distance of the center of pressure from the water surface? c. Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the plate at this position. 2. A dam is triangular in aross section with the upstream vertical. The water surface elevation is also at the top of the dam. The dam is 8m high and 6m wide at the bottom. The coefficient of friction between the base and the foundation is 0.80. Hydrostatic uplift varies from full at the heel to zero at the toe. (= 23.5 kN/m³) a. Determine the factor of safety against overturning. b. Determine the factor of safety against sliding. c. Determine the stress at toe.

1. A square plate having one of its side equal to 3m is immerse in a water surface in a vertical position such that the two edges of the square would be horizontal in order that the center of pressure shall be 8cm. from the center of gravity. a. How far below the water surface should the upper plate be submerged? b. What is the distance of the center of pressure from the water surface? c. Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the plate at this position. 2. A dam is triangular in aross section with the upstream vertical. The water surface elevation is also at the top of the dam. The dam is 8m high and 6m wide at the bottom. The coefficient of friction between the base and the foundation is 0.80. Hydrostatic uplift varies from full at the heel to zero at the toe. (= 23.5 kN/m³) a. Determine the factor of safety against overturning. b. Determine the factor of safety against sliding. c. Determine the stress at toe.

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